💡Tip from the CoffeeNose👃
Molykote is what you need when maintaining and repairing your (EK43) grinder, espresso machine, brewing equipment coffee roaster, pitcher rinser and other equipment. It's the golden standard lubricant in the Specialty Coffee Industry.
Molykote is one of the best lubricants on the market. It is NSF-certified and perfect for all espresso machine applications including piston rings and E61 grouphead shower. Thicker than cheaper alternatives, contains more and will last longer.
After cleaning and when replacing O-rings, silicone rubber gaskets, screws, springs and other parts it is important to apply some lubricant grease to protect the parts and increase their lifespan longevity. When relacing the shower screen silicone rubber gasket, grease it properly to ensure a proper closure without leakage.
If you have leaks next to the portafilter apply a drop of grease on the ears of the portafilter and insert and turn it a couple of time. You will notice it turns more easily and further right. Also when you change the portafilter. Especially with Bezzera ot Rancilio Silvia I recommend to apply extra grease via the ears.